I see both your points, and you are both kind of saying the same thing.

SJ agrees that some discretion should be given to those in need, he just doesn't want it legislated.

Can't say I argue with that, I think it is a more serious statment on how people are being brought up, and lack of compassion in the community. Once compassion becomes legislated though, it becomes something else, and the decision makers than get to decide where and when I am supposed to be honorable, I think that decision is best left in my own hands.